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2007-04-27 Terror Networks

Al-Qaeda offers $625,000 for Prince Harry's Head

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Posted by Oztralian 2007-04-27 17:50|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Wakeup call for Britain. Do a poll and see how many of your Muslims support this turn of events. A public shitstorm would ensue.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 18:01|| 2007-04-27 18:01|| Front Page Top

#2 That's an insult. With all that oil money, they should be offering at least a million quid.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-04-27 18:05|| 2007-04-27 18:05|| Front Page Top

#3 I think Harry should rethink this given the latest conducts of Her Majesty's Armed Forces. He might end up a guest of Iran.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2007-04-27 18:35|| 2007-04-27 18:35|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm at the point where if it takes the kidnap of a royal brat to begin festivities with Iran, then so be it.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 18:41|| 2007-04-27 18:41|| Front Page Top

#5 The Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals regiment is not the navy. They are much like the Scot's guard. If Al-qaeda does take down the prince, it will be over a mound of dead. Mostly them but with all the soldiers protecting the prince.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-04-27 18:54|| 2007-04-27 18:54|| Front Page Top

#6 The bounty on muslim ears is going to be much cheaper.

Posted by Excalibur 2007-04-27 19:10|| 2007-04-27 19:10|| Front Page Top

#7 I give Harry a lot of credit for wanting to get into the fight with his troops. It is what he has trained for. He clearly has the stones to do it, so I would lay off the "royal brat" angle. He may, in fact, be a beacon to his real countrymen and help wake them up to the threat of the islamonuts in their midst.

I say good on ya Harry. And good hunting.

Posted by remoteman 2007-04-27 19:15|| 2007-04-27 19:15|| Front Page Top

#8 I too, think FU on the "royal brat" angle, Zen. The man has done his duty, is more than willing to step into harm's way, knowing it would be a nasty end if captured. He deserves your respect. You're better than that

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 19:27|| 2007-04-27 19:27|| Front Page Top

#9 Think of the possibilities!

Set up an extremely lethal kill zone, then let it be known to the usual suspects that Prince Harry is there, just hanging out, an easy target for even a dumbass with an AK to take out and easily make his escape after cutting off His Highness' head as proof.

Then dig a BIG ditch with a backhoe to put the bodies in, when they show up for easy kill.

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-04-27 19:57|| 2007-04-27 19:57|| Front Page Top

#10 So are they paying in US dollars or Euros? Rat ba$tards.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2007-04-27 21:05|| 2007-04-27 21:05|| Front Page Top

#11 shit. Even Dr. Evil paid:"....one...million..dollars"

cheap Islamic shysters

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 22:24|| 2007-04-27 22:24|| Front Page Top

#12 The problem for the Brits is that the Scimitar is a light, think skinned recon/cavalry vehicle. Great for open fields and repaid exploitation of new territory held by light forces, but a death trap in urban patrolling where the shaped charge had been perfected over the past few years. Stones notwithstanding, Harry will draw a lot of attention in a crappy vehicle for the mission....
Having a legless Prince come back from Iraq is problematic for the Brits.

Posted by JustAboutEnough">JustAboutEnough 2007-04-27 22:30|| 2007-04-27 22:30|| Front Page Top

#13 ...rapid, damn I hate the spell prompting system ...

Posted by JustAboutEnough">JustAboutEnough 2007-04-27 22:31|| 2007-04-27 22:31|| Front Page Top

#14 Frank, I wish Harry no harm. I'm just fed up with Iran getting off of the hook for decades. Besides their role in the Coalition, Britain has done little to stem the onslaught of Muslim colonization in Europe. The Anglican Church, Ken Livingstone and George Galloway all come across as monumental appeasers. Only of late has Britain even begun to lock up its worst Islamic radicals. Britain's recent capitulation in the Iranian hostage crisis was consistently shameful.

While Harry himself seems to be acquitting himself rather well, his own father stands as one of the biggest appeasers of them all. Much more progress might be achieved if Harry directed his efforts towards making his father see the light. NONE of this promises to do any good in thwarting Iran's incessant meddling. Meddling that is KILLING American troops.

While it's difficult not to laud Harry's willingness to lead by example, I also have to question the wisdom of him going to Iraq. How much extra security will be put in place because of him? The article mentions airlifting him to Kuwait in case of danger. All of this represents a diversion of vital resources. With British spine in such short supply, I'm obliged to support Harry's determination to show some. It's just a pity that others who are more capable and influential have chosen the path of appeasement.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 22:44|| 2007-04-27 22:44|| Front Page Top

#15 your comments about others? Agreed. Your muddling of the argument with his Dad, questions about increased risk to his crew? Bullshit. You're wrong on this one. Don't "mealy mouth" and it's cool. I've made PLENTY of mistakes here, admitted. Time you admitted one of your own, and reflect a bit. I feel VERY strongly on this one. I'm calling you on this, Zen.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 22:58|| 2007-04-27 22:58|| Front Page Top

#16 Iran, Ken Livingstone, Galloway have nothing to do with your comment on Prince Harry. They may bear on your frustration (understood) with others....

Do better

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 23:04|| 2007-04-27 23:04|| Front Page Top

#17 Iran, Ken Livingstone, Galloway have nothing to do with your comment on Prince Harry.

Horseradish, if more important Britons were showing a little backbone then maybe Prince Harry wouldn't feel the urge to throw himself in harm's way.

You can do better than that. Hell, sometimes even Prince Harry can do better.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 23:42|| 2007-04-27 23:42|| Front Page Top

#18 invoking Harry/Hitler? that ~~lack of~~ merit's an equally disengenious invocation of Godwin's Law

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 23:49|| 2007-04-27 23:49|| Front Page Top

#19 It could have been equally stupid as dressing like a Nazi. The point remains that Harry really does not bring much to the party. He's not a seasoned combatant, therefore he is there pretty much only for show. I'll admire his courage but still question the wisdom of his actions.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 23:56|| 2007-04-27 23:56|| Front Page Top

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